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Motability

Motability was established in 1977 by Lord Sterling. The foundation runs the national Motability Scheme and distributes grants for accessible transport.

Motability

Motability was established in 1977 by Lord Sterling. The foundation runs the national Motability Scheme and distributes grants for accessible transport. Its endowment reached $2.9 billion. The endowment invests in listed equities, private credit, private equity and venture capital. Confirmed holdings include positions in Kongsberg Gruppen and Aker BP. Operations span the United Kingdom with direct ownership of commercial and industrial properties in London, Bristol, Edinburgh and Coalville. The commercial arm, Motability Operations Group plc, manages the vehicle fleet and reinsurance subsidiary. The foundation employs investment advisors and maintains relationships with four major UK banks as shareholders in the operations company. In September 2025 it sponsored the Labour Party Conference on accessible transport. King Charles III serves as Chief Patron. Motability maintains a distinct governance structure with the charitable foundation overseeing policy while the operations company executes leasing under bank ownership. This separation channels scheme surpluses into the endowment and grant programs.

General information

Firm type

Endowment / Foundation

Year founded

1977

AUM

2.9B (Altss estimate)

Location

Region

Europe

Country

United Kingdom

City

Harlow

Corporate office

Additional offices

London · Bristol · Edinburgh · Coalville

Principals

The Rt Hon the Lord Sterling of Plaistow GCVO CBE

Founder and Life President

Nigel Fletcher

CEO of Motability Foundation

Philip Coates

Chief Investment Officer

Andrew Miller

CEO of Motability Operations Ltd.

Sector focus

InfrastructureFinancial Services

Frequently asked questions

Who runs investment decisions at Motability?

Philip Coates serves as Chief Investment Officer of the Motability Foundation. The endowment receives advice from Lane, Clarke and Peacock.

How is Motability structured relative to its operations company?

The Motability Foundation oversees the scheme and endowment. Motability Operations Group plc executes leasing and is owned by Barclays, Lloyds, HSBC and NatWest.

What asset classes appear in the endowment?

The portfolio includes listed equities, private credit, private equity and venture capital. Holdings have been noted in Kongsberg Gruppen and Aker BP.

Does Motability participate in direct investments or only funds?

The endowment holds both listed equities and private assets. Direct property ownership includes sites in London, Bristol, Edinburgh and Coalville.

Where does the underlying capital originate?

Surpluses from the Motability Scheme vehicle leasing operations flow to the endowment. The scheme is funded through government disability allowances.

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